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Diyatha Uyana
Tourist attraction
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court.
4.40 (26.5K reviews)
(~4.46 km from centre)
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.
4.80 (15.7K reviews)
(~6.73 km from centre)
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Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Zoo
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden.
4.20 (14.7K reviews)
(~9.62 km from centre)
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Viharamahadevi Park
State park
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling.
4.40 (13.5K reviews)
(~9.85 km from centre)
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Independence Square
Historical landmark
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue.
4.60 (9K reviews)
(~9.15 km from centre)
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Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree.
4.80 (8.3K reviews)
(~8.94 km from centre)
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Beddagana Wetland Park
Park
Peaceful natural area with walking paths through the wetlands & abundant bird life.
4.40 (5.6K reviews)
(~4.9 km from centre)
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Water World Aquarium
Aquarium
Aquatic park with underwater tunnels, tanks & ponds, plus exotic birds & educational programs.
4.20 (5.5K reviews)
(~4.98 km from centre)
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Colombo National Museum
History museum
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture.
4.40 (5.2K reviews)
(~9.9 km from centre)
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Bellanwila Park
Cycling park
👍👍 Great place to visit with your family. If you go in the evening you can see a lot of birds. Sometimes parking can be limited on the weekend but you can park off road. The walking/cycling track is 3 km which is well maintained and lit. You can hire a bicycle for Rs. 100 per hour. Food outlets do not...
4.50 (5.2K reviews)
(~8.98 km from centre)
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Nawala Urban Wetland Park
Garden
👍👍 Nature oriented place.
We can use any time of the day without any restrictions. Small animals and birds available
🐊 Also available (Be careful)
Personally I don't suggest this place to a family. Suggested for a person looking for relaxation and a person in a relationship can go there with their s...
4.50 (3.8K reviews)
(~6.92 km from centre)
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Diyasaru Park
Park
60-acre preserve offering footpaths & boardwalks past vibrant vegetation & wildlife.
4.50 (2.5K reviews)
(~3.21 km from centre)
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Attidiya Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 This is one of the only places in the entire city that is known for providing shelter to a minimum of 50 different species of birds. This includes both migratory and local birds. Here you will be able to witness a large number of butterflies, water monitors, insects and other types of birds. But wha...
4.30 (1.9K reviews)
(~9.59 km from centre)
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Royal Colombo Golf Club
Golf
Classy, members-only 18-hole course dating from 1879, plus a restaurant & a fitness center.
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
(~7.29 km from centre)
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Lionel Wendt Art Centre
Art center
Cultural venue featuring a theater for drama & musicals, an art exhibition area & a basic cafeteria.
4.40 (1.7K reviews)
(~9.89 km from centre)
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Manelwatta Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 {"0":"Nice calm place. Car parking(no charges) and a cafe is also available. Saw that people come here and do wedding shoots. Has a nice lake. A huge area to walk and get relaxed.","2":["0","173"]}
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~5 km from centre)
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Kotte Rajamaha Vihara කෝට්ටේ රජමහා විහාරය
Buddhist temple
😐 Nestled in the heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a serene sanctuary of historical and spiritual significance. This sacred Buddhist temple, known locally as "කෝට්ටේ රජ මහා විහාරය," is a cherished relic of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.
Situated in the Western pro...
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~5.42 km from centre)
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Apē Gama - Jana Kala Kendraya
Heritage museum
Living heritage museum & events venue with rustic village houses & handicrafts on sale.
4.20 (1.5K reviews)
(~3.23 km from centre)